Podcasts about national political director

David Harris reflects on the recent election results with Sam Markstein, National Political Director and Spokesperson for the Republican Jewish Coalition.

Kevin Cooper, National Political Director for the American Federation of Government Employees, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his career path to the AFGE. He also discussed how government policy has positively impacted organizing over the past few years and how members have reacted to educational opportunities around the election. Roy Morrison, Safety Director for the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) final rule proposal mandating automated track inspection to supplement human track inspections.

Recording of our July 25, 2024 webinar with Rebecca Abou-Chedid. This conversation was hosted by Hadar Susskind. Hadar Susskind and Rebecca Abou-Chedid analyze Netanyahu's visit to DC (and his address to Congress on July 24th). They delve into the impact on American and international politics, the American Jewish community, and the Arab American community. Rebecca Abou-Chedid serves on the board of directors of the IMEU Policy Project, Anera, the Foundation for Middle East Peace, and SEED for Change. Rebecca also served for five years as co-chair of the board of directors of Just Vision. She is a partner in the Projects group at Norton Rose Fulbright and previously served as a law clerk in the Executive Office for Immigration Review at the US Department of Justice, as National Political Director at the Arab American Institute, and the Director of Outreach at the New America Foundation's Middle East Task Force. 

In the US, the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin today. To tell us more John Nichols of The Nation newspaper and Amanda Renteria, National Political Director during Hilary Clinton's Presidential Campaign and CEO of non-profit technology group "Code for America".

BigTent is thrilled to bring back Vote Forward! We welcomed Executive Director, Yasmin Radjy to the tent. We looked into how Vote Forward determines its strategy and how they will help a win for democracy in 2024.Vote Forward and BigTentUSA are working together to increase civic participation by sending letters to voters. Writing letters to voters is one of the most effective ways to help increase election turnout. And you can do it right from home. Our plan is to send out over 100K letters by October 2024!Vote Forward PresentationPresentation on the impact of letter-writingRequest letters and use this link!ABOUT OUR SPEAKERYasmin Radjy is the Executive Director of Swing Left, one of the largest drivers of grassroots volunteers in competitive races up and down the ballot, and Vote Forward, whose innovative letter-writing strategy has enabled more than 250,000 volunteers to encourage citizens in underrepresented communities to vote. Previously, Yasmin served as Senior Advisor for Recovery Program Outreach at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, National Political Director at Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF), Director of Organizing and Training at PPAF and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Virginia State Director at Mobilize America in the 2017 election.ABOUT VOTE FORWARDVoteForward is dedicated to empowering grassroots volunteers to send handwritten letters encouraging fellow Americans to vote. Their flagship voter contact program trains and supports volunteers in writing personal, heartfelt letters to potential voters with an easy-to-use online platform. The majority of Vote Forward letter writing campaigns are 501(c)(3) nonpartisan (“Social”) campaigns, which focus on mobilizing potential voters in historically marginalized communities, including people of color, women, and young voters, to ensure that every voice is heard. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

1.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Are Primaries Predictive?, Ala.'s Racist Death Penalty Laws, King Family Speaks, Black Travel Box It's officially election season as primaries are underway. Do you know why we have a primary process? The National Political Director of People For the American Way will be here to explain if primaries predict who the next president will be.  Alabama is on track to use an untested execution method. Don Siegelman, former Alabama governor, will be here to explain how the state's death penalty laws are rooted in racism from the Jim Crow era. Former Maryland prosecutor Marilyn Mosby is on trial again.  Bernice King remembers her brother Dexter today.  And in our Marketplace segment, we'll talk to the founder of the Black Travel Box. It has all your hair and skin care needs while you travel.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Logan Church, the National Political Director of Catholic Vote. They discuss the controversy surrounding the FBI's targeting of Catholics and the lawsuit filed by Catholic Vote against the FBI. The conversation delves into the reasons behind the targeting, the leaked memo encouraging surveillance of Catholics, and the concerns about who might be targeted next. They also touch on the broader implications of the attacks on Catholics and traditional values, including the erosion of parental rights and the push for moral relativism. Church highlights Catholic Vote's efforts in voter education and advocacy. Listen to new episodes of The Truth with Lisa Boothe every Monday & Thursday.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Logan Church, the National Political Director of Catholic Vote. They discuss the controversy surrounding the FBI's targeting of Catholics and the lawsuit filed by Catholic Vote against the FBI. The conversation delves into the reasons behind the targeting, the leaked memo encouraging surveillance of Catholics, and the concerns about who might be targeted next. They also touch on the broader implications of the attacks on Catholics and traditional values, including the erosion of parental rights and the push for moral relativism. Church highlights Catholic Vote's efforts in voter education and advocacy. Listen to new episodes of The Truth with Lisa Boothe every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we have learned anything since 2016 it is that elections have consequences. Donald Trump was not the first politician whose worldview is steeped in racism, misogyny, and anti-immigrant ideology. But he is an outlier in using his platform to undermine our democratic systems and encourage violence. In this episode of Power Station, Daria Dawson, Deputy Executive Director, and National Political Director of America Votes, recalls her path to her current role, including her parent's commitment to voting and civic engagement and her life as an on-the-road political campaign warrior. America Votes, the coordination hub for progressive organizations whose missions include protecting and expanding the right of all Americans to vote, sees itself as a behind-the-scenes player. It makes sense when you understand that it was founded by and continues to grow a powerful cohort of progressive local and national organizations, from labor unions to Black, Latino and AAPI civil rights groups, trusted messengers for their constituencies. Daria reminds us that every election matters, not just the presidential race, and America Votes is there for all of them, even investing in year-round staffing in battleground states. Hear her!  

4.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN 3 Day of Action, Moral Monday 10th Anniversary, Medicated Abortion Ban, Jajuan Henderson Update Following the expulsion of two Tennessee State Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, Tennessee Democrats, organized a "Day of Action." We will show you today's Rally, march and speak to the National Political Director for People For the American Way. The vote to reinstate Justin Jones is underway, and a Nashville, Tennessee, Councilwoman will join us after the decision.   It's been ten years since the first Moral Monday led by religious progressives to restore "morality to protests against Bills passed by the state GOP-held North Carolina government in 2012. Today we will speak with Rev. William Barber, President/Senior Lecturer and Repairers of the Breach, about where the movement plans in this new GOP-led political environment. A Texas Judge invalidated the abortion pill in the most consequential abortion decision since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June. We will speak to the Director of State Advocacy Communications for Planned Parenthood about what this means for women's rights and how a Washington State federal judge's contradictory ruling will impact women nationwide. A New Jersey detective who shot and paralyzed an unarmed Black man will not face charges. We will speak with Jajuan Henderson's attorney about what they plan on doing now to hold the police accountable. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Bio: A Senior Grassroots Coordinator for Sphere, Senior Consultant to Alabama Power Company, and Founder/CEO of The Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute, Doris Dozier Crenshaw has over 60 years of community activist experience.  In 1955, at the age of 12, Doris served as vice president of the NAACP Youth Council, when Mrs. Rosa Parks was advisor to the Youth Council. After completing her degree at Clark College, she continued her community outreach in Chicago with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Open Housing Campaign.  Doris began her professional career as Southern Field Representative for the National Council of Negro Women organizing chapters, designing rural economic programs (credit unions, quilting bees, grocery stores and pig banks), and health and housing programs.  In 1977, Doris joined the Carter White House Domestic Policy staff for the Small and Minority Business Issue Division, then moved on to serve as Deputy Director for the 1980 South East Region Carter Presidential Campaign. In the early 1980s, she was Special Assistant to Rev. Jesse Jackson and also served as his Mobilization Director for his Special Projects. In this capacity, Mrs. Crenshaw worked extensively in Washington, DC and nationwide with black businesses for the PUSH Trade Bureau. Doris then served as consultant to Vice President Walter Mondale and was later named National Political Director for the ‘Mondale for President Campaign' in 1983.  In 1985, Doris was asked by Mrs. Coretta Scott King to serve as Director of Mobilization for the First National holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The holiday was officially celebrated in January 1986. Doris was then asked by Mrs. Dorothy Height to serve as the Director of the Mobilization for the First National Black Family Reunion, which was attended by more than 600,000 people, and then served as Director of Mobilization of the Black Family Reunion in Atlanta, Los Angeles and Detroit.  In 2008, Doris Crenshaw founded the Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute, SYLDI. SYLDI was created to address educational policy issues affecting our community. The organization has a national board of directors consisting of corporate, business, educational and government leaders that serve to engender interactive involvement and sponsorship. The National Board Members assist in identifying resources to promote program excellence and sustainability.  Over the years, Mrs. Crenshaw has been recognized and awarded various accolades from organizations around the country, such as, the Montgomery Improvement Association's “Spirit of Humanity” Award (2005); the B. A. King “Appreciation Award” (2007); CEO Network's “Cee Global Award of Ethics and Excellence Award (2007); the Perennial Strategy Group's “Civil Rights Icon Award” (2008); the “Dr. Dorothy I. Height Award for Leadership” Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc (2011); “the Legacy Leadership Award for Humanity” Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (2012); and “the Alabama Shining Star Award” from Congresswoman Terry Sewell (2012); her most recent honor was to have life works read into the 2015 United States Congressional Record.  Mrs. Crenshaw is a life time member of the NAACP and a life time member of the National Council of Negro Women. She is also a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, First United Church of Christ and serves as an Advisor to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Non-violent Social Change.  The accomplishment that she is most proud of is her daughter, Dr. Kwanza (Mikki) Crenshaw. 

The Steve Cochran Show and National Political Director of the Forward Party Joel Searby talk about building a new durable party, rejecting political extremism, and what states they are targeting to become a full party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter is Coming.  The Consumer Price Index print for May hit a 40-year high,  up 1%  from April.  A year-on-year increase of 8.6% shows the wicked winds of inflation are serious headwinds for political fundraising programs. Sharon Sussin is NFIB's Senior National Political Director and over the last three decades, she has helped grow and develop a political and grassroots program that is among the most effective and recognized in the business community. Hit play and learn about her program at NFIB and what matters most right now for your program to be successful in November. 

Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey hosts “A More Perfect Union” and serves as Chief National Affairs Correspondent for KBLA Talk 1580, in addition to being a National Affairs Contributor for TheGrio, political commentator as seen on MSNBC, Guest Lecturer at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and highly regarded public intellectual on matters at the nexus of organizational leadership and social responsibility. On the podcast Dr. Quartey shares his insights on the LA sheriff's race, mayor's race and the outlook for Democrats facing the 2022 midterms.

"Those who are standing up for democracy, and defending the rule of law, and committed to working across party lines — those are the kind of candidates we want to support," says Joel Searby. He is the National Political Director for the Renew America Movement, which supports candidates who defend democracy and reject extremism.Searby left the Republican Party in 2016 because of Trump's divisive rhetoric. He hopes to create viable alternatives for conservative voters, regardless of candidates' party affiliations, so that they are not represented by politicians who propagate conspiracy theories and inflammatory polemics. He says, "In my conservatism, there's a lot of room for both compromise and compassion."He discusses the importance of coalitions that draw from across the political spectrum, describing how he worked with the left wing to expand voting rights in Florida in 2018, and now supports Evan McMullin's independent senatorial campaign in Utah. He calls for legislators and citizens to focus on areas of common ground and shared priorities.

Here's Part 2 of our conversation with Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid, picking up where we left off. In Part 1, we had a chance to talk with Chuck, who's best known for running Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign and then getting out the vote in the critical state of Nevada in the general election for Biden. In this part of the conversation Mike Madrid, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, jumps in to offer his thoughts about what both parties are getting wrong in terms of understanding and reaching Latino voters. And yes, the terms "Latinx" does come up! We also talk about why 1 Republican and 1 Democrat, both national strategists, often adversaries on campaigns, would come together to collaborate on their excellent new podcast THE LATINO VOTE. Mike Madrid is a national political strategist, an expert in demographics and Latino voters. Mike's academic work on Latino politics became the foundation for groundbreaking communications and outreach strategies in California, Texas, Florida and nationwide. Later, Mike was a co-founder of the Lincoln Project which played a significant part in defeating Donald Trump. Mike also lectures on race, class and partisanship at USC.  Chuck Rocha became National Political Director of the United Steel Workers of America at 29 and was also the first person of color hired to that position. In 2010, Chuck founded Solidarity Strategies, a nonprofit and political consulting firm built on diversity, inclusion and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of minority professionals. He went on to advise on both Bernie Sanders campaigns and is the first Latino to run a presidential campaign.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latino-vote/id1613279254 https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/ChuckRocha https://www.solidaritystrategies.com/

Here's Part 2 of our conversation with Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid, picking up where we left off. In Part 1, we had a chance to talk with Chuck, who's best known for running Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign and then getting out the vote in the critical state of Nevada in the general election for Biden. In this part of the conversation Mike Madrid, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, jumps in to offer his thoughts about what both parties are getting wrong in terms of understanding and reaching Latino voters. And yes, the terms "Latinx" does come up! We also talk about why 1 Republican and 1 Democrat, both national strategists, often adversaries on campaigns, would come together to collaborate on their excellent new podcast THE LATINO VOTE. Mike Madrid is a national political strategist, an expert in demographics and Latino voters. Mike's academic work on Latino politics became the foundation for groundbreaking communications and outreach strategies in California, Texas, Florida and nationwide. Later, Mike was a co-founder of the Lincoln Project which played a significant part in defeating Donald Trump. Mike also lectures on race, class and partisanship at USC.  Chuck Rocha became National Political Director of the United Steel Workers of America at 29 and was also the first person of color hired to that position. In 2010, Chuck founded Solidarity Strategies, a nonprofit and political consulting firm built on diversity, inclusion and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of minority professionals. He went on to advise on both Bernie Sanders campaigns and is the first Latino to run a presidential campaign.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latino-vote/id1613279254 https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/ChuckRocha https://www.solidaritystrategies.com/

On Part 1 of our conversation with Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid, we get right into it. First with Chuck, who's best known for running Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign and then getting out the vote in the critical state of Nevada in the general election for Biden. We look behind the curtain at what national parties are getting wrong when it comes to reaching and engaging the Latino vote. We also talk about what's even more important than particular Democratic or Republican issues that he and Mike Madrid, often his adversary on campaigns, would come together to collaborate on their excellent new podcast THE LATINO VOTE. Chuck Rocha became National Political Director of the United Steel Workers of America at 29 and was also the first person of color hired to that position. In 2010, Chuck founded Solidarity Strategies, a nonprofit and political consulting firm built on diversity, inclusion and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of minority professionals. He went on to advise on both Bernie Sanders campaigns and is the first Latino to run a presidential campaign.  Mike Madrid is a national political strategist, an expert in demographics and Latino politics. Mike's academic work on Latino politics became the foundation for groundbreaking communications and outreach strategies in California, Texas, Florida and nationwide. Later, Mike was a co-founder of the Lincoln Project which played a significant part in defeating Donald Trump. Mike also lectures on race, class and partisanship at USC.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latino-vote/id1613279254 https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/ChuckRocha https://www.solidaritystrategies.com/ TIO BERNIE: THE INSIDE STORY OF HOW BERNIE SANDERS BROUGHT LATINOS INTO THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION - https://www.amazon.com/T%C3%ADo-Bernie-Sanders-Political-Revolution/dp/1947492527

On Part 1 of our conversation with Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid, we get right into it. First with Chuck, who's best known for running Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign and then getting out the vote in the critical state of Nevada in the general election for Biden. We look behind the curtain at what national parties are getting wrong when it comes to reaching and engaging the Latino vote. We also talk about what's even more important than particular Democratic or Republican issues that he and Mike Madrid, often his adversary on campaigns, would come together to collaborate on their excellent new podcast THE LATINO VOTE. Chuck Rocha became National Political Director of the United Steel Workers of America at 29 and was also the first person of color hired to that position. In 2010, Chuck founded Solidarity Strategies, a nonprofit and political consulting firm built on diversity, inclusion and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of minority professionals. He went on to advise on both Bernie Sanders campaigns and is the first Latino to run a presidential campaign.  Mike Madrid is a national political strategist, an expert in demographics and Latino politics. Mike's academic work on Latino politics became the foundation for groundbreaking communications and outreach strategies in California, Texas, Florida and nationwide. Later, Mike was a co-founder of the Lincoln Project which played a significant part in defeating Donald Trump. Mike also lectures on race, class and partisanship at USC.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latino-vote/id1613279254 https://twitter.com/madrid_mike https://twitter.com/ChuckRocha https://www.solidaritystrategies.com/ TIO BERNIE: THE INSIDE STORY OF HOW BERNIE SANDERS BROUGHT LATINOS INTO THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION - https://www.amazon.com/T%C3%ADo-Bernie-Sanders-Political-Revolution/dp/1947492527

Reform advocates are full of good intentions and worthy goals— from ending hunger to improving access to healthcare and limiting the impacts of climate change. But good intentions are not the same as good results. The efficient delivery of services is important for all citizens. In this episode, we look at how to design technology that makes the government smarter, much more efficient, and even friendlier.Amanda Renteria is CEO of Code for America, a non-profit group that uses coding and other forms of tech expertise to ensure the delivery of equitable digital tools and services. Amanda grew up in California's Central Valley, the daughter of Latino farm workers. She spent years in public service, as former National Political Director for Hillary Clinton, chief of staff for two Democratic Senators, and chief of operations for California's Attorney General. "Nearly $60 billion in government services go unclaimed each year by people who are eligible," says Amanda. "We often talk about technology in terms of making things faster and easier but the first thing is to treat people with dignity... We try to create a welcoming front door. "In our discussion, we go under the hood to examine Code for America's work to improve government delivery of services to those who need it most— from food, income, and housing assistance to help with filling out taxes or getting something as simple as a new driver's license. Recommendation: Both Richard and Jim enjoy games and puzzles, including Wordle and Guesstures. They're a lot of fun!Note:We are doing something special with our Patreon fundraising account, where we ask listeners for support. Until now we've been spending the money to expand our reach and gain more subscribers. But for the next 6 months, we're giving it to Ukraine relief efforts. The funds are going to charities such as Doctors Without Borders and the International Red Cross. Please help us help people who need our money most. Here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest: Laura Birnbaum, National Political Director for JStreet.Nathan and Patrick are joined by Laura Birnbaum this week to discuss JStreet's goals, their role in the midterms, and other topics. Keep up to date with us on Twitter and Instagram: @TheGameOnPod

Joshua Harris, Vice President of the Baltimore branch of the NAACP and incoming VP of the Maryland NAACP, joins us to talk about news that the FDA has authorized emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11, what this will mean for schools, what sort of pushback we will see from parents if vaccine mandates are instituted as a requirement for school attendance, and how this connects to a growing resistance against mandates, where we have seen walkouts, “sick-outs” and direct opposition to vaccine mandates, with cases like New York, where 2,000 firefighters have walked out on their jobs due to vaccine requirements. We also talk about whether we will see a migration of workers to states where vaccine requirements are less stringent, and we look at possible alternatives to sort out this fight. China Dickerson, political strategist and National Political Director for Forward Majority, joins us to talk about the Supreme Court looking into Texas SB 8, the abortion law that puts the power to restrict abortions in the hands of private citizens and not state officials, what is at stake for Texas women if this law is allowed to stand, and legal stakes for the federal government, where 100 current and federal prosecutors and judges filed a brief calling Texas law SB 8 the most blatant attempt to subvert federal authority since the Jim Crow era. We also talk about what sort of resistance we have seen in Texas, whether a compromise will be reached, and whether we will see a further erosion of abortion rights at the national level. Jon Jeter is an author and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist with more than 20 years of journalistic experience. He is also a former Washington Post bureau chief and award-winning foreign correspondent on two continents, and joins hosts Michelle Witte and Austin Pelli to talk about highlights from the G20 meetings, where climate change has taken center stage, and how the responsibilities borne by wealthier countries have been laid bare, considering the harm climate change is causing in developing countries, and Elon Musks' $6 billion “offer” to solve world hunger.

Dan Kovalik, author and human rights and labor lawyer, talks to us about the intersection of labor and climate change, and how extreme weather is affecting the U.S. where workers are forced to work in dangerous and unhealthy conditions. We also talk about how empowering federal oversight agencies and worker unionization could alleviate working conditions and work in tandem with other policies to mitigate the effects of climate change.China Dickerson, political strategist and National Political Director for Forward Majority, talks to us about news that U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a major abortion case that could ultimately cut off abortion access in dozens of states, what this means for reproductive rights, the intersection between culture, religion and white supremacy in these decisions, and how these restrictions will particularly harm black and brown communities.Dr. Sheila Vakharia, deputy director of research and academic engagement for the Drug Policy Alliance, joins us to talk about how the Biden administration is trying to reach a middle ground on how to confront the opioid epidemic and drawing fire in the process from across the ideological spectrum, and how harm reduction approaches to the epidemic will yield better results than another drug war.Kristine Hendrix, member of the board for Second Chances, which deals with incarcerated individuals and those recently released, contributor to the Truth-Telling Project and "We Stay Woke" podcast, and treasurer for Carla Coffee Wright for U.S. Senate, talks to us about cities implementing universal basic income programs and whether they are enough to keep people out of poverty, vaccine mandates, and the impact of COVID-19 on child care workers and the children they look over.Pam McKinnon, theater director, artistic director for the American Conservatory Theater, and executive board member of Stage Directors and Choreographers, talks to us about the play “Toni Stone”, about first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, the first woman to play professionally in a men's league, and the importance of telling these often neglected stories.

Chuck Rocha, Democratic operative and founder of Solidarity Strategies, may have the most interesting and unusual story of ascent in politics. From a 19-year old single father working a union job at a rubber plant in East Texas, to the political director of the national Steelworkers' Union, to a senior advisor to both Bernie Sanders' campaigns, and founder of the largest Latino-owned political consulting firm. Chuck's stories, insight, and advice match his unconventional path in the industry...this is a great conversation with one of the most distinctive voices in American politics.IN THIS EPISODE… Chuck talks navigating both the Mexican and Anglo sides of his family…Chuck talks his first job out of school working in a rubber factory…Chuck's eyes are opened once he starts working in his local union…The Chuck Rocha 101 of Political Organizing…Chuck's early intersection with Ann Richards campaigns…Chuck cuts his teeth on Martin Frost's campaigns in Texas…Chuck's path from the factory floor to the National Political Director of the Steelworkers…How Chuck makes the decision to start his own firm, Solidarity Strategies…Chuck learns important lessons after making a professional mistake…Chuck's advice for anyone starting their own political business…Chuck helps elect an underdog insurgent Mayor of Providence, RI…Chuck talks the different vibes in pitching the presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton vs Bernie Sanders…Chuck talks how the mistakes and experiences from Bernie 2016 led to the early Bernie 2020 momentum…Chuck's advice as to how local campaigns can replicate the Bernie 2020 organizing success…Chuck's insight into Bernie Sanders' the person that the rest of us don't know…Who had the best Bernie impression on the campaign?Chuck stars the innovative Nuestro Super PAC?Chuck's advice to help Democrats better connect with Latino voters…Chuck talks the importance of cultural competency in communicating with Latino voters…Chuck's career advice for the next generation of operatives…The new habit that is “changing Chuck's life”…AND…Luis Alcauter, aspirational messaging, beepers, the Blue Green Alliance, Buddy Cianci, Larry Cohen, economic populism, eggheads, El Charro's, Jorge Elorza, Jim English, Martin Frost, Eileen Garcia, Daysi Gonzalez, Goodyear Tire, Google translate, Maria Hinojosa, Yvette Herrera, keyboard warriors, Matthew McConaughey, John Nash, Nuestro PAC, Vinny Panvini, Ari Rabin-Havt, rapid-response fax machines, rednecks in East Texas, Ann Richards, Jon Soltz, Larry Scanlon, Terry Turner, Tio Bernie, Tortilla Coast, Vote Vets, Jeff Weaver, woke white consultants, & MORE!

Amanda Renteria is the Chief Executive Officer at Code for America, which is a network of people making government work for the people, by the people, in the digital age. She is also the former Chief of Operations at the California Department of Justice, former Chief of Staff in the United States Senate. And a National Political Director for a large U.S. presidential campaign. But, perhaps most importantly, it is Amanda's second time on Stories from the Open Gov, which I suppose makes her an official friend of the podcast! And today, we talk a little about the effect of COVID19 on civic tech and the upcoming Code For America Summit taking place on May 12-13 https://summit.codeforamerica.org/ Time stamps: 1:29 - Asking how Amanda's new role as CfA CEO is coming. 5:01 - How was it organizing the first virtual CfA Summit? 12:34 - How did the CfA team choose which proposals for breakout sessions made it to the final program? 16:37 - Amanda talks about using Hopin as their virtual platform for the summit. 20:57 - What are some sessions at the CfA Summit Amanda is most excited about? 22:30 - What's next for the CfA after the Summit? Amanda Renteria Twitter account twitter.com/AmandaRenteria Code for America twitter.com/CodeforAmerica Richard Pietro Twitter account twitter.com/richardpietro Re: Open Gov Twitter account twitter.com/re_open_gov ABOUT Stories from the Open Gov is a podcast published by www.reopengov.org and is dedicated to telling the stories about what Open Government & Open Data look like. Your host is Richard Pietro, an Open Government & Open Data practitioner for the past 10 years. Listen and learn how Open Government & Open Data are becoming a reality! MUSIC ATTRIBUTION - Introduction & conclusion Singing Sadie - I Can't Dance freemusicarchive.org/music/Singing_…3_I_Cant_Dance Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin and Earth Day. Later, China Dickerson and Dr. Jen Villavicencio join the show to discuss policy and health practices surrounding reproductive rights. China Dickerson is the National Political Director for the political organization, Forward Majority. Dr. Jen Villavicencio completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University/Women and Infants Hospital where she developed a passion for family planning. They both lend their expert voices to this delicate subject.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin and Earth Day.Later, China Dickerson and Dr. Jen Villavicencio join the show to discuss policy and health practices surrounding reproductive rights. China Dickerson is the National Political Director for the political organization, Forward Majority. Dr. Jen Villavicencio completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University/Women and Infants Hospital where she developed a passion for family planning. They both lend their expert voices to this delicate subject.

Our guest today is David A Keene. David is the Editor at Large of The Washington Times. He has served as President of the National Rifle Association, Chairman of the American Conservative Union, and during college, Chairman of Young Americans for Freedom. He has worked as Special Assistant to Vice President Spiro Agnew, Executive Assistant to U.S. Senator Jim Buckley in charge of the first Supreme Court campaign finance reform fight, Southern Regional Manager for Reagan for President ’76, and National Political Director for Bush for President ‘80. David wrote a column in The Hill for 13 years, The Boston Herald for a decade, and in 2016 he authored the book Shall not be Infringed: The New Assaults on Your Second Amendment. 1) Obama tried to take our guns when you were President of the NRA, what lessons should we learn from that? - (Biden was in charge of that) 2) So why didn't Biden's gun views come out in the election? - (it did, but the anti-gun groups had targeted messaging) 3) You have served in DC with a variety of people over the years. As someone who has a keen lens into the political process, can you shed any light on what is happening today in DC? 4) What can listeners do? 5) Is the NRA prepared to battle? 6) You wrote the book Shall Not Be Infringed: The New Assaults on Your Second Amendment when Hillary was running for President, in part to educate people on what was happening with our 2A Rights. With all of the misinformation out there about our Rights, where can we find good solid factual information these days? - (shows like yours! gun groups! attend Friend's Dinners and  most of all ... take your kids and their friends and your friends to the gun ranges and hunting)

"Public servants, not politicians." Today's guest is Chris Scott, who is currently the National Political Director for the Collective Pac. The Collective Pac is the largest black political Pac in the country that focuses on reducing the representation gap in every single level of the government. Before that, Chris played a role in Obama's reelection tour in 2012 as well. In this episode, we talked about the how the current criminal justice system needs reimagined rather than reformed. We spoke about how to use white privilege to support the BLM. Chris also touches on how he found some of his passions at 9 years old. And so much more! Check out the episode! If you think someone can benefit from listening, please share as well. It's how the channel grows!

Host Ryan Coonerty talks with Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America and former National Political Director for Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, and publisher Steve Kettmann about the new book "Now What? Essays on Life after Trump" and how to fix government by listening to people.

This episode of Assent:Dissent features guest Christopher Scott, the National Political Director for The Collective Political Action Committee. He is also the former executive director for the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, and the former deputy campaign chair for Kimberly Foxx. He joins us for a general discussion on the politics and the short-term future with Joe Biden as the 46th president. Head over to https://www.assent_dissent.buzzsprout.com for the YouTube page and video show, previous episodes and all of our social media contact info. Twitter & Instagram: @assent_dissentFacebook: www.facebook.com/assentdissentPlease remember to like follow and subscribe!!!

In the digital age, how can technology make government more effective? The nonprofit https://www.codeforamerica.org/ (Code for America) is training young coders and connecting them with governments in order to digitize “safety net” programs like Medicaid, welfare, and food purchasing assistance. The organization seeks to make these programs more effective and efficient at the local, state, and federal levels by bringing them into a web and mobile friendly environment that helps both the end user and the government agency connect and track benefits. On this episode, https://www.aei.org/profile/shane-tews/ (Shane) speaks with Code for America CEO https://www.codeforamerica.org/people/amanda-renteria (Amanda Renteria), a former candidate for elected office and National Political Director for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. Together, they discuss how Code for America works with federal, state, and local governments to tackle complex political issues through cutting-edge IT solutions.

This evening we talk with Michael Burger, National Vice Chair of the Alliance Party, and Tim Cotton, the National Political Director. We discuss several topics related to the 2020 election. For example, how did the Alliance Party perform in this election, at all levels of the ballot? And where did we end up as a nation? Are both the Democrats and Republicans out of touch with the real America? And is America ready for a third party insurgence? These topics and more are brought into a very interesting conversation with some of the top experts within the Alliance Party organization.

In last week's episode we promised not to talk about the election. That was last week. And we kept our promise! But this week, it's simply unavoidable. We are DAYS AWAY from choosing a new set of leaders! So tune in to this riveting discussion about the last Presidential Debate, possible election outcomes, what we all need to be doing to organize now and after the results are in, and a whole lot more! Our politically percipient guests Matt and Marí are joining us from home in Washington, DC. Matt McKnight is the campaign director for the League of Conservation Voters (LCV.org) and Marí Urbina is the National Political Director for the Indivisible Project (indivisible.org). PLACES TO GIVE NOW: Give Green https://www.givegreen.com/ Act Blue https://secure.actblue.com/   Please remember to rate and review this episode for us in the podcast app. Thank you! :-) Social Media Links: Keep in touch with Marí Urbina @TiaMari489 (Twitter) and Matt McKnight at @MattMcKNV (Twitter). And also, follow your fabulous hosts via the below: Keep In Touch: @keepintouchpodcast Nyle Darling: @nyledarling  Trevor Kuhn: @the_official_trev Copyright © 2019  Keep In Touch Podcast  

Joe speaks to Amanda Renteria, Hillary Clinton's 2016 National Political Director. They talk about the state of the American social safety net and the state of American democracy before jumping into what to expect in November. Amanda's experience from the 2016 campaign lends her strong credibility on this year's election and her expectations may well surprise you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amanda Renteria is the former Chief of Operations at the California Department of Justice, former Chief of Staff in the United States Senate. And a National Political Director for a large U.S. presidential campaign. And, back in May of 2020, she became the new Chief Executive Officer at Code for America, which is a network of people making government work for the people, by the people, in the digital age. But, her roots are as a teacher in her small hometown. And today she will tell us about how we can teach governments new ways on how to govern. Time stamps: 1:34 – Characterizing the relationship between members of the bureaucracy and elected officials. 5:12 – Talking about closing the feedback loops in government 7:35 – Amanda tells us the most important government processes that need to change. 10:50 – Amanda's thoughts on how to rebuild trust between the government and public. 11:53 – Hackathons: Overused gimmicks or valuable exercises? 16:53 – How can we make Civic Tech projects sustainable? 18:58 – How can we bring more eyeballs to the Open Gov, Open Data, and Civic Tech movements? 25:20 – Teaching the media's and public's that government needs to experiment. 28:08 – Code For America's involvement in the Pandemic recovery phase. 32:26 – If Code For America was granted 3 wishes, what would it wish for? 38:51 – Amanda's thoughts on social injustice. Amanda Renteria Twitter account twitter.com/AmandaRenteria Code for America twitter.com/CodeforAmerica Richard Pietro Twitter account twitter.com/richardpietro Re: Open Gov Twitter account twitter.com/re_open_gov ABOUT Stories from the Open Gov is a podcast published by www.reopengov.org and is dedicated to telling the stories about what Open Government & Open Data look like. Your host is Richard Pietro, an Open Government & Open Data practitioner for the past 10 years. Listen and learn how Open Government & Open Data are becoming a reality! MUSIC ATTRIBUTION - Introduction & conclusion Singing Sadie - I Can't Dance freemusicarchive.org/music/Singing_…3_I_Cant_Dance Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Joia Jefferson Nuri, communication specialist for In The Public Eye Communications and China Dickerson, National Political Director for Forward Majority join us to discuss women's reproductive rights in light of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. What are the challenges that lie ahead; and what a new Trump justice could mean for Roe vs. Wade.Sputnik News writer Morgan Artyukhina has details about China accusing the US of blurring lines, disguising its spy flights as civilian flights routinely over the past year. How does Beijing say the US is disguising these flights and how often is this happening?Jon Jeter, an author, award-winning foreign correspondent, former Washington Post bureau chief and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, joins us to discuss several political issues. Starting in the world of healthcare Trump unveiled that part of his health plan Americans in the Medicare program for the elderly and disabled will be sent $200 discount cards for prescription drugs within weeks, potentially putting cash in their pockets ahead November 3rd. Trump didn’t explain in his speech what program or authority would allow the government to provide the cards. Assuming they are sent to 33 million Medicare beneficiaries, the figure Trump used, the cards would cost about $6.6 billion. Also, we'll discuss the US eviction crisis that is eroding and Jared Kuchner related apps that are taking advantage of the pandemic and the ensuing eviction crisis for millions of Americans. And lastly, the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research released a new poll finding that 44% of Americans disapprove of protests in response to police violence against Black Americans, while 39% approve. In June, 54% approved.

Joia Jefferson Nuri, communication specialist for In The Public Eye Communications and China Dickerson, National Political Director for Forward Majority join us to discuss women's reproductive rights in light of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. What are the challenges that lie ahead; and what a new Trump justice could mean for Roe vs. Wade.

Joia Jefferson Nuri, communication specialist for In The Public Eye Communications and China Dickerson, National Political Director for Forward Majority join us to discuss women's reproductive rights in light of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. What are the challenges that lie ahead; and what a new Trump justice could mean for Roe vs. Wade.

Show Notes Moe Factz with Adam Curry for September 19th 2020, Episode number 49 "Brothas Be Voting" Description Adam and Moe review the Democratic and Republican conventions, who the parties were speaking to and they deconstruct it all the way down the Chaotic Magic rabbit hole Executive Producers: James Jackie Greene Cole Calistra Nastassja Findley Branden Kollmar Frankie G Anonymous Please Daniel Huttner Brian Rogers Steve Allen Associate Executive Producers: Theodora Dorinda Ongena gunter weber Elvis Rosenberg Episode 49 Club Members Occult Fan Sir Spencer, Wolf of Kansas City & Dame DuhLaurien ShowNotes Dr.UmarJohnson.com Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:18 RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW FOR DR. JOHNSON'S NEXT APPEARANCE RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW FOR DR. JOHNSON'S NEXT APPEARANCE SIGN UP NOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES SEND AN EMAIL TO STAY CONNECTED TO ALL UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE NATIONAL BLACK PARENT TRAINING TOUR 2020 GET YOUR IFATUNDE APPAREL HERE YOUR DONATIONS WILL HELP TO BUILD THE FDMG SCHOOL. SHARE IN DR. UMAR'S VISION TODAY! Send Restoration Fund Donations to:FDMG ACADEMYPO BOX 9634Wilmington DE 19809 STRIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE. DELIVER EXCELLENCE. Dr. Umar Johnson is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Certified School Psychologist who is considered an expert on the education and mental health of Afrikan and Afrikan-American children. Dr. Umar, as he is known to friends, is a paternal kinsman to both the Great Abolitionist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) and the late Bishop Alexander Wayman (1821-1895), 7th Bishop of the AME Church, both from Maryland's Eastern Shore.Dr. Umar is founder and lead tour guide for the "Unapologetically Afrikan" Black College & Consciousness Tour for 11 thru 17-year-old boys & girls which exposes them to the great historical Black College tradition, within the context of visiting and learning about significant places and personalities that helped shaped the global Afrikan struggle for freedom and independence. This tour is held annually during the first two weeks of July. The Prince of Pan-Afrikanism hosts a free regular weekly Black parent teleconference every Tuesday morning from 6-8am EST where he gives free educational and mental health consultations to community members in order to help them better advocate for Black children. Dr. Umar's name, quotes and speeches have been mentioned and shared on records and songs by various Hip-Hop artists more than any other living scholar. In addition, his image has been re-created by various Black artists more than any other scholar of the 21st century. The most requested Black scholar in America also hosts a regular annual "Unapologetically Afrikan" Group tour to the Afrikan continent, which takes place the last week in July and first week in August. This tour, which always includes stops in two different countries, is designed to help Afrikans in the west reestablish their psycho-spiritual connection to their ancestral homeland. A direct descendant of formerly enslaved civil war veterans who served in the United States Colored Troops of Maryland, Dr. Umar is an educational diagnostician who specializes in special education issues. He is known most for his work in identifying mis-diagnosed learning disabled and ADHD students. Dr. Umar has been featured on News One Now, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Bev Smith Show, The Breakfast Club, as has appeared as a special guest life coach on Real Housewives of Atlanta(RHOA8). As a child therapist, he works with depressed and behaviorally-challenged males. Dr. Umar is author of the book "Psycho-Academic Holocaust: The Special Education and ADHD Wars Against Black Boys," the 1st book ever written by a African-American male school psychologist to Black parents with specific strategies on how to fight back against special education and ADHD misdiagnoses. Dr.Umar also holds degrees in education and political science.Dr. Johnson is preparing to begin organizing his National Independent Black Ex-Offender Association (NIBEA), also known as "The New Underground Railroad," in order to advocate for rights on behalf of previously incarcerated Black women, men & children, and to prevent their recidivism. Dr. Umar is founder of the "Unapologetically Afrikan," "Unapologetically Black," & "Afrikan Family First" movements. Dr. Umar is founder & president of the National Independent Black Parent Association (NIBPA) organized to fight against educational and academic racism & disproportionality in the 7 core areas of a) special education, b) school discipline, c) school finance, d) social support/services, e) school policy, f) home schooling, and g) parent advocacy. One of the most recognized social scientists & Pan-Afrikanists of the 21st Century, his book, articles and lectures are included by college and university professors across the country within their required course materials. Dr. Umar is one of the most requested speakers in the world, and has lectured in North America, South America, The Caribbean, Europe and Afrika. Dr. Umar is currently working on building his new school, The Frederick Douglass & Marcus Garvey RBG International Leadership Academy for Boys, America's first residential academy for Black boys founded upon the principles of Pan-Afrikanism and International Economics. In the future, Dr. Umar also would like to extend this school to include female students in their own residential school. BOOKS, LECTURES, & EVENTS KEEP CONNECTED WITH DR. UMAR FDMG Resumes FDMGresumes@gmail.com facebook.com/ drumarifatunde Dr. P.O.P.A.Podcast Subscription FDMG DonationsRestoration Fund DonationsFDMG ACADEMYPO BOX 9634Wilmington DE 19809 Who We Are | Black Male Voter Project | We are Building a Movement Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:05 Black Male Voter Project was founded by W. Mondale Robinson, who currently serves as our Principal. He is the National Political Director for Democracy for America, Political Contributor for The Village Celebration where he has political and cultural columns and is a regular on their syndicated radio show. Mondale is also a Political Consultant. Born one of 13 in rural North Carolina, W. Mondale grew up with a front-row seat to obstacles that kept and keeps Black people from voting. With this knowledge and his veteran campaign experience, he created a voter engagement program that would increase Black people's participation in the electoral process (BMEP Additory Approach(C)). The program was designed with a special focus on Black men, who are so often labeled as low information and sporadic voters. The program has been a success in the 13 states where it has been implemented (VA, NC, SC, GA, MS, FL, AL, TX, AR, OH, IN, NY, and NJ). Mondale has been a lifelong advocate for the expansion of democracy and the protection of voting rights. He has worked on more than 125 campaigns''across all levels of government''in the United States, and leading roles internationally. Why W. Mondale Robinson Founded the Black Male Voter Project Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:54 W. Mondale Robinson (center) at a 2019 'Brothas Be Voting' roundtable in Atlanta. W. Mondale Robinson When I was a kid, I used to watch my father do amazing things for people all the time'--he'd fix roofs, lay drywall, pour cement for entire driveways. We were extremely poor, and I could never understand why. I thought: My dad is an anomaly. How can you be so great as a person and still suffer from poverty? As I grew older, I realized my dad was not an anomaly. Most Black men his age were similarly situated but were crippled in some way: My dad, for instance, earned a felony when he was a young boy for defending his mother against white supremacy. Knowing that his struggles were all too common for Black men and watching America snuff out his greatness were my marching orders and the reason I fight for the betterment of my community. I wound up doing campaign work for a long time, and one thing I noticed right away was that most of the people who determine what's said about politics generally, but progressive politics more specifically, are white men. The messaging they convey doesn't speak to my lived experience as a Black man. It's not motivating to me or to the brothas I know'--uncles, cousins, friends, men like my father. It is well-known that voting is a habit that's formed when resources are spent on it, and Black men aren't a priority when it comes to spending money on elections. That was the genesis of the Black Male Voter Project. Our goal isn't just to make voters out of Black men but to foster this idea of voting on issues that are important to us. We don't outright support candidates; we support issues important to Black men. We're seeking to combat the narrative that Black men are apathetic toward politics. Illustration of W. Mondale Robinson, founder of the Black Male Voter Project. Arrington Porter Being a Black man in America is a political statement, and it is impossible to watch politics from my body when the result of so much of the politics of this country has been the subjugation of me and folks who look like me. You can't discount the impact that's had on the mental health of Black men, either, and yet mental health is not considered part of the fight for revolution as it pertains to white supremacy. Imagine what hundreds of years of slavery have done to the psyche and the soul and the makeup of Black bodies in this country. There's a direct correlation between voting and people's health, especially for Black men. We know we're overrepresented in the prison population, which means we are less likely to have voting rights. A Florida prison system did a study a few years back, and they found that people with restored voting rights were less likely to go back to prison. Every time that I'm silent about inequality, I think about my mother, who would pretend to laugh'--to lessen the impact'--when she would tell me stories about being sprayed with a fire hose when she was nine years old for no reason other than being downtown after dark. She couldn't run and hide because she also had groceries for her siblings in her arms, and so she had to pick up the groceries while being sprayed. The white man who did it was still in elected office as the fire chief when I was growing up. Whenever I'm silent, I feel as though I'm selling my mother out. How we define success with our organization, in the end, is more complex than simply getting more Black men to vote. We're building long-term relationships. We hold focus groups called Brothas Be Voting and populate the room with brothas who don't normally participate in politics, people from the street and from underground economies, so we can hear what the barriers are. That way, we can work to remove them and help Black men start believing in the electoral process again. '--As told to Michelle Garcia This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io Advertisement - Continue Reading Below When Republicans Were Blue and Democrats Were Red | History | Smithsonian Magazine Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:51 Television's first dynamic, color-coded presidential map, standing two stories high in the studio best known as the home to ''Saturday Night Live,'' was melting. It was early October, 1976, the month before the map was to debut'--live'--on election night. At the urging of anchor John Chancellor, NBC had constructed the behemoth map to illustrate, in vivid blue and red, which states supported Republican incumbent Gerald Ford and which backed Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter. The test run didn't go well. Although the map was buttressed by a sturdy wood frame, the front of each state was plastic. ''There were thousands of bulbs,'' recalled Roy Wetzel, then the newly minted general manager of NBC's election unit. ''The thing started to melt when we turned all the lights on. We then had to bring in gigantic interior air conditioning and fans to put behind the thing to cool it.'' That solved the problem. And when election results flowed in Tuesday night, Nov. 2, Studio 8-H at 30 Rockefeller Center lit up. Light bulbs on each state changed from undecided white to Republican blue and Democratic red. NBC declared Carter the winner at 3:30 a.m. EST, when Mississippi turned red. That's right: In the beginning, blue was red and red was blue and they changed back and forth from election to election and network to network in what appears, in hindsight, to be a flight of whimsy. The notion that there were ''red states'' and ''blue states'''--and that the former were Republican and the latter Democratic'--wasn't cemented on the national psyche until the year 2000. Chalk up another one to Bush v. Gore. Not only did it give us ''hanging chads'' and a crash course in the Electoral College, not only did it lead to a controversial Supreme Court ruling and a heightened level of polarization that has intensified ever since, the Election That Wouldn't End gave us a new political shorthand. Twelve years later, in the final days of a presidential race deemed too close to call, we know this much about election night Nov. 6: The West Coast, the Northeast and much of the upper Midwest will be bathed in blue. With some notable exceptions, the geographic center of the country will be awash in red. So will the South. And ultimately, it is a handful of states'--which will start the evening in shades of neutral and shift, one by one, to red or blue'--that will determine who wins. If enough of those swing states turn blue, President Barack Obama remains in the White House four more years. If enough become red, Gov. Mitt Romney moves in January 20, 2013. For now, they are considered ''purple.'' Here's something else we know: All the maps'--on TV stations and Web sites election night and in newspapers the next morning'--will look alike. We won't have to switch our thinking as we switch channels, wondering which candidate is blue and which is red. Before the epic election of 2000, there was no uniformity in the maps that television stations, newspapers or magazines used to illustrate presidential elections. Pretty much everyone embraced red and blue, but which color represented which party varied, sometimes by organization, sometimes by election cycle. There are theories, some likely, some just plain weird, to explain the shifting palette. ''For years, both parties would do red and blue maps, but they always made the other guys red,'' said Chuck Todd, political director and chief White House correspondent for NBC News. ''During the Cold War, who wanted to be red?'' Indeed, prior to the breakup of the Soviet Union little more than two decades ago, ''red was a term of derision,'' noted Mitchell Stephens, a New York University professor of journalism and author of A History of News. ''There's a movie named Reds, '' he said. ''You'd see red in tabloid headlines, particularly in right wing tabloids like the Daily Mirror in New York and the New York Daily News.'' In 1972, CBS News split the country into regions and used a color-coded map, with blue for Republicans and red for Democrats. (YouTube) In 1976, ABC News used this color-scheme for the presidential election. (YouTube) This 1980 map from NBC News shows states for Ronald Reagan in blue, Jimmy Carter in red, and uncalled in yellow. (YouTube) For years, NBC News used blue to indicate Republican states and red to indicate Democratic states. Shown here is a screen grab from the 1984 election (YouTube) A still from CBS News' coverage of the 1988 presidential election. White indicated states where ballots had closed, but had not been declared for one candidate or another. (YouTube) By 2000, NBC News had joined their colleagues in using the current red/blue scheme. At this point in the evening, Vice President Gore had been declared the winner in Florida. This, of course, would not be the case by the following morning. (YouTube)Perhaps the stigma of red in those days explains why some networks changed colors'-- in what appeared to be random fashion'--over the years. Kevin Drum of the Washington Monthly wrote in 2004 that the networks alternated colors based on the party of the White House incumbent, but YouTube reveals that to be a myth. Still, there were reversals and deviations. In 1976, when NBC debuted its mammoth electronic map, ABC News employed a small, rudimentary version that used yellow for Ford, blue for Carter and red for states in which votes had yet to be tallied. In 1980, NBC once again used red for Carter and blue for the Republican challenger, Ronald Reagan, and CBS followed suit. But ABC flipped the colors and promised to use orange for states won by John Anderson, the third-party candidate who received 6.6% of the popular vote. (Anderson carried no states, and orange seems to have gone by the wayside.) Four years later, ABC and CBS used red for Republicans and blue for Democrats, but the combination wouldn't stick for another 16 years. During the four presidential elections Wetzel oversaw for NBC, from 1976 through 1988, the network never switched colors. Republicans were cool blue, Democrats hot red. The reasoning was simple, he said: Great Britain. ''Without giving it a second thought, we said blue for conservatives, because that's what the parliamentary system in London is, red for the more liberal party. And that settled it. We just did it,'' said Wetzel, now retired. Forget all that communist red stuff, he said. ''It didn't occur to us. When I first heard it, I thought, 'Oh, that's really silly.' '' When ABC produced its first large electronic map in 1980, it used red for Republicans and blue for Democrats, while CBS did the reverse, according to Wetzel. NBC stuck with its original color scheme, prompting anchor David Brinkley to say that Reagan's victory looked like ''a suburban swimming pool.'' Newspapers, in those days, were largely black and white. But two days after voters went to the polls in 2000, both the New York Times and USA Today published their first color-coded, county-by-county maps detailing the showdown between Al Gore and George W. Bush. Both papers used red for the Republican Bush, blue for the Democrat Gore. Why? ''I just decided red begins with 'r,' Republican begins with 'r.' It was a more natural association,'' said Archie Tse, senior graphics editor for the Times. ''There wasn't much discussion about it.'' Paul Overberg, a database editor who designed the map for USA Today, said he was following a trend: ''The reason I did it was because everybody was already doing it that way at that point.'' And everybody had to continue doing it for a long time. The 2000 election dragged on until mid-December, until the Supreme Court declared Bush the victor. For weeks, the maps were ubiquitous. Perhaps that's why the 2000 colors stuck. Along with images of Florida elections officials eyeballing tiny ballot chads, the maps were there constantly, reminding us of the vast, nearly even divide between, well, red and blue voters. From an aesthetic standpoint, Overberg said, the current color scheme fits with the political landscape. Republicans typically dominate in larger, less populated states in the Plains and Mountain West, meaning the center of the United States is very red. ''If it had been flipped, the map would have been too dark,'' he said. ''The blue would have been swamping the red. Red is a lighter color.'' But not everyone liked the shift. Republican operative Clark Bensen wrote an analysis in 2004 titled ''RED STATE BLUES: Did I Miss That Memo?'' ''There are two general reasons why blue for Republican and Red for Democrat make the most sense: connotation and practice,'' Bensen wrote. ''First, there has been a generally understood meaning to the two colors inasmuch as they relate to politics. That is, the cooler color blue more closely represented the rational thinker and cold-hearted and the hotter red more closely represented the passionate and hot-blooded. This would translate into blue for Republicans and red for Democrats. Put another way, red was also the color most associated with socialism and the party of the Democrats was clearly the more socialistic of the two major parties. ''The second reason why blue for Republicans makes sense is that traditional political mapmakers have used blue for the modern-day Republicans, and the Federalists before that, throughout the 20th century. Perhaps this was a holdover from the days of the Civil War when the predominantly Republican North was 'Blue'.'' At this point'--three presidential elections after Bush v. Gore'--the color arrangement seems unlikely to reverse any time soon. Not only have ''red states'' and ''blue states'' entered the lexicon, partisans on both sides have taken ownership of them. For instance, RedState is a conservative blog; Blue State Digital, which grew out of Democrat Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign, helps candidates and organizations use technology to raise money, advocate their positions and connect with constituents. In 2008, a Republican and a Democrat even joined forces to create Purple Strategies, a bipartisan public affairs firm. Sara Quinn, a visual journalist now at the Poynter Institute in Florida, said she sees no particular advantage to either color. ''Red is usually very warm and it comes forward to the eye. Blue tends to be a recessive color, but a calming color,'' she said. Not that anyone thought of those things when assigning colors in 2000. Not that they think about it at all today. ''After that election the colors became part of the national discourse,'' said Tse. ''You couldn't do it any other way.'' The Rosy or Rose Cross - Occult Symbols Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:45 The Rose Cross is associated with a number of different schools of thought, including that of the Golden Dawn, Thelema, the OTO, and the Rosicrucians (also known as the Order of the Rose Cross). Each group offers somewhat different interpretations of the symbol. This should not be surprising as magical, occult and esoteric symbols are frequently used to communicate ideas more complex than is possible to express in speech. Christian Elements Users of the Rose Cross today tend to downplay the Christian elements to it, even though the magical systems used by such people are generally Judeo-Christian in origin. The cross, therefore, has other meanings here besides being the instrument of Christ's execution. Despite this, the presence of the letters INRI, which is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase Iesvs Nazarens Rex Ivdaeorym, meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews," cannot escape Christian interpretation. According to the Christian Bible, this phrase was inscribed on the cross where Jesus was executed. In addition, the cross is often viewed by occultists as a symbol of immortality, sacrifice, and death. Through Jesus's sacrifice and death on the cross, humanity has a chance at eternal life with God. The Cross Cross-shaped objects are commonly used in occultism too represent the four physical elements. Here each arm is colored to represent one element: yellow, blue, black and red to represent air, water, earth, and fire. These colors are also repeated on the bottom portion of the cross. The white on the upper portion of the bottom arm represents the spirit, the fifth element. The cross can also represent dualism, two forces going in conflicting directions yet uniting at a central point. The union of rose and cross is also a generative symbol, the union of a male and female. Finally, the cross's proportions are made up of six squares: one for each arm, an extra one for the lower arm, and the center. A cross of six squares can be folded into a cube. The Rose The rose has three tiers of petals. The first tier, of three petals, represents the three basic alchemical elements: salt, mercury, and sulfur. The tier of seven petals represents the seven Classical planets (The Sun and Moon are considered planets here, with the term ''planets'' indicating the seven bodies that appear to circle the earth independently of the star field, which moves as a single unit). The tier of twelve represents the astrological zodiac. Each of the twenty-two petals bears one of the twenty-two letters in the Hebrew alphabet and also represents the twenty-two paths on the Tree of Life. The rose itself has a myriad assortment of additional meanings associated with it: It is at once a symbol of purity and a symbol of passion, heavenly perfection and earthly passion; virginity and fertility; death and life. The rose is the flower of the goddess Venus but also the blood of Adonis and of Christ. It is a symbol of transmutation - that of taking food from the earth and transmuting it into the beautiful fragrant rose. The rose garden is a symbol of Paradise. It is the place of the mystic marriage. In ancient Rome, roses were grown in the funerary gardens to symbolize resurrection. The thorns have represented suffering and sacrifice as well as the sins of the Fall from Paradise. ("A Brief Study of The Rose Cross Symbol," no longer online)Inside the large rose is a smaller cross bearing another rose. This second rose is depicted with five petals. Five is the number of the physical senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, and it is also the number of man's extremities: two arms, two legs, and the head. Thus, the rose represents humanity and physical existence. The Pentagrams A pentagram is displayed at the end of each arm of the cross. Each of these pentagrams bears symbols of the five elements: a wheel for spirit, a bird's head for air, the zodiac sign for Leo, which is a fire sign, the zodiac symbol for Taurus, which is an earth sign, and the zodiac symbol for Aquarius, which is a water sign. They are arranged so that when tracing the pentagram you can progress from the most physical to the most spiritual: earth, water, air, fire, spirit. The Three Symbols at the End of Each Arm The three symbols repeated at the end of all four arms stand for salt, mercury, and sulfur, which are the three basic alchemical elements from which all other substances derive. The three symbols are repeated on each of the four arms of the cross, numbering a total of twelve. Twelve is the number of the zodiac, comprised of twelve symbols that circle the heavens throughout the year. The Hexagram Hexagrams commonly represent the union of opposites. It is composed of two identical triangles, one pointing up and one pointing down. The point-up triangle can represent ascending toward the spiritual, while the point-down triangle can stand for the divine spirit descending to the physical realm. The Symbols Around and in The Hexagram The symbols in and around the hexagram represent the seven Classical planets. The symbol for the Sun is in the center. The sun is generally the most important planet in Western occultism. Without the Sun, our planet would be lifeless. It is also commonly connected with the light of divine wisdom and the purification properties of fire, and was sometimes considered the visual manifestation of God's will in the universe. On the outside of the hexagrams are the symbols for Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, the Moon, Mercury, and Mars (clockwise from top). Western occult thought generally considers the planets in the farthest orbits from the Earth in an earth-centric model) to be the most spiritual, because they are the furthest from the physicality of the Earth. Thus, the top three planets are Saturn, Jupiter and Mars, while the bottom three are Mercury, Venus and the Moon. Music in this Episode Intro: Mobb Deep - G.O.D. Part III Instrumental 9 seconds Outro: Whole Truth - Can you loose by following god 15 seconds Donate to the show at moefundme.com Search for us in your podcast directory or use this link to subscribe to the feed Podcast Feed For more information: MoeFactz.com

Show Notes Moe Factz with Adam Curry for September 19th 2020, Episode number 49 "Brothas Be Voting" Description Adam and Moe review the Democratic and Republican conventions, who the parties were speaking to and they deconstruct it all the way down the Chaotic Magic rabbit hole Executive Producers: James Jackie Greene Cole Calistra Nastassja Findley Branden Kollmar Frankie G Anonymous Please Daniel Huttner Brian Rogers Steve Allen Associate Executive Producers: Theodora Dorinda Ongena gunter weber Elvis Rosenberg Episode 49 Club Members Occult Fan Sir Spencer, Wolf of Kansas City & Dame DuhLaurien ShowNotes Dr.UmarJohnson.com Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:18 RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW FOR DR. JOHNSON'S NEXT APPEARANCE RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW FOR DR. JOHNSON'S NEXT APPEARANCE SIGN UP NOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES SEND AN EMAIL TO STAY CONNECTED TO ALL UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE NATIONAL BLACK PARENT TRAINING TOUR 2020 GET YOUR IFATUNDE APPAREL HERE YOUR DONATIONS WILL HELP TO BUILD THE FDMG SCHOOL. SHARE IN DR. UMAR'S VISION TODAY! Send Restoration Fund Donations to:FDMG ACADEMYPO BOX 9634Wilmington DE 19809 STRIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE. DELIVER EXCELLENCE. Dr. Umar Johnson is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Certified School Psychologist who is considered an expert on the education and mental health of Afrikan and Afrikan-American children. Dr. Umar, as he is known to friends, is a paternal kinsman to both the Great Abolitionist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) and the late Bishop Alexander Wayman (1821-1895), 7th Bishop of the AME Church, both from Maryland's Eastern Shore.Dr. Umar is founder and lead tour guide for the "Unapologetically Afrikan" Black College & Consciousness Tour for 11 thru 17-year-old boys & girls which exposes them to the great historical Black College tradition, within the context of visiting and learning about significant places and personalities that helped shaped the global Afrikan struggle for freedom and independence. This tour is held annually during the first two weeks of July. The Prince of Pan-Afrikanism hosts a free regular weekly Black parent teleconference every Tuesday morning from 6-8am EST where he gives free educational and mental health consultations to community members in order to help them better advocate for Black children. Dr. Umar's name, quotes and speeches have been mentioned and shared on records and songs by various Hip-Hop artists more than any other living scholar. In addition, his image has been re-created by various Black artists more than any other scholar of the 21st century. The most requested Black scholar in America also hosts a regular annual "Unapologetically Afrikan" Group tour to the Afrikan continent, which takes place the last week in July and first week in August. This tour, which always includes stops in two different countries, is designed to help Afrikans in the west reestablish their psycho-spiritual connection to their ancestral homeland. A direct descendant of formerly enslaved civil war veterans who served in the United States Colored Troops of Maryland, Dr. Umar is an educational diagnostician who specializes in special education issues. He is known most for his work in identifying mis-diagnosed learning disabled and ADHD students. Dr. Umar has been featured on News One Now, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Bev Smith Show, The Breakfast Club, as has appeared as a special guest life coach on Real Housewives of Atlanta(RHOA8). As a child therapist, he works with depressed and behaviorally-challenged males. Dr. Umar is author of the book "Psycho-Academic Holocaust: The Special Education and ADHD Wars Against Black Boys," the 1st book ever written by a African-American male school psychologist to Black parents with specific strategies on how to fight back against special education and ADHD misdiagnoses. Dr.Umar also holds degrees in education and political science.Dr. Johnson is preparing to begin organizing his National Independent Black Ex-Offender Association (NIBEA), also known as "The New Underground Railroad," in order to advocate for rights on behalf of previously incarcerated Black women, men & children, and to prevent their recidivism. Dr. Umar is founder of the "Unapologetically Afrikan," "Unapologetically Black," & "Afrikan Family First" movements. Dr. Umar is founder & president of the National Independent Black Parent Association (NIBPA) organized to fight against educational and academic racism & disproportionality in the 7 core areas of a) special education, b) school discipline, c) school finance, d) social support/services, e) school policy, f) home schooling, and g) parent advocacy. One of the most recognized social scientists & Pan-Afrikanists of the 21st Century, his book, articles and lectures are included by college and university professors across the country within their required course materials. Dr. Umar is one of the most requested speakers in the world, and has lectured in North America, South America, The Caribbean, Europe and Afrika. Dr. Umar is currently working on building his new school, The Frederick Douglass & Marcus Garvey RBG International Leadership Academy for Boys, America's first residential academy for Black boys founded upon the principles of Pan-Afrikanism and International Economics. In the future, Dr. Umar also would like to extend this school to include female students in their own residential school. BOOKS, LECTURES, & EVENTS KEEP CONNECTED WITH DR. UMAR FDMG Resumes FDMGresumes@gmail.com facebook.com/ drumarifatunde Dr. P.O.P.A.Podcast Subscription FDMG DonationsRestoration Fund DonationsFDMG ACADEMYPO BOX 9634Wilmington DE 19809 Who We Are | Black Male Voter Project | We are Building a Movement Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:05 Black Male Voter Project was founded by W. Mondale Robinson, who currently serves as our Principal. He is the National Political Director for Democracy for America, Political Contributor for The Village Celebration where he has political and cultural columns and is a regular on their syndicated radio show. Mondale is also a Political Consultant. Born one of 13 in rural North Carolina, W. Mondale grew up with a front-row seat to obstacles that kept and keeps Black people from voting. With this knowledge and his veteran campaign experience, he created a voter engagement program that would increase Black people's participation in the electoral process (BMEP Additory Approach(C)). The program was designed with a special focus on Black men, who are so often labeled as low information and sporadic voters. The program has been a success in the 13 states where it has been implemented (VA, NC, SC, GA, MS, FL, AL, TX, AR, OH, IN, NY, and NJ). Mondale has been a lifelong advocate for the expansion of democracy and the protection of voting rights. He has worked on more than 125 campaigns''across all levels of government''in the United States, and leading roles internationally. Why W. Mondale Robinson Founded the Black Male Voter Project Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:54 W. Mondale Robinson (center) at a 2019 'Brothas Be Voting' roundtable in Atlanta. W. Mondale Robinson When I was a kid, I used to watch my father do amazing things for people all the time'--he'd fix roofs, lay drywall, pour cement for entire driveways. We were extremely poor, and I could never understand why. I thought: My dad is an anomaly. How can you be so great as a person and still suffer from poverty? As I grew older, I realized my dad was not an anomaly. Most Black men his age were similarly situated but were crippled in some way: My dad, for instance, earned a felony when he was a young boy for defending his mother against white supremacy. Knowing that his struggles were all too common for Black men and watching America snuff out his greatness were my marching orders and the reason I fight for the betterment of my community. I wound up doing campaign work for a long time, and one thing I noticed right away was that most of the people who determine what's said about politics generally, but progressive politics more specifically, are white men. The messaging they convey doesn't speak to my lived experience as a Black man. It's not motivating to me or to the brothas I know'--uncles, cousins, friends, men like my father. It is well-known that voting is a habit that's formed when resources are spent on it, and Black men aren't a priority when it comes to spending money on elections. That was the genesis of the Black Male Voter Project. Our goal isn't just to make voters out of Black men but to foster this idea of voting on issues that are important to us. We don't outright support candidates; we support issues important to Black men. We're seeking to combat the narrative that Black men are apathetic toward politics. Illustration of W. Mondale Robinson, founder of the Black Male Voter Project. Arrington Porter Being a Black man in America is a political statement, and it is impossible to watch politics from my body when the result of so much of the politics of this country has been the subjugation of me and folks who look like me. You can't discount the impact that's had on the mental health of Black men, either, and yet mental health is not considered part of the fight for revolution as it pertains to white supremacy. Imagine what hundreds of years of slavery have done to the psyche and the soul and the makeup of Black bodies in this country. There's a direct correlation between voting and people's health, especially for Black men. We know we're overrepresented in the prison population, which means we are less likely to have voting rights. A Florida prison system did a study a few years back, and they found that people with restored voting rights were less likely to go back to prison. Every time that I'm silent about inequality, I think about my mother, who would pretend to laugh'--to lessen the impact'--when she would tell me stories about being sprayed with a fire hose when she was nine years old for no reason other than being downtown after dark. She couldn't run and hide because she also had groceries for her siblings in her arms, and so she had to pick up the groceries while being sprayed. The white man who did it was still in elected office as the fire chief when I was growing up. Whenever I'm silent, I feel as though I'm selling my mother out. How we define success with our organization, in the end, is more complex than simply getting more Black men to vote. We're building long-term relationships. We hold focus groups called Brothas Be Voting and populate the room with brothas who don't normally participate in politics, people from the street and from underground economies, so we can hear what the barriers are. That way, we can work to remove them and help Black men start believing in the electoral process again. '--As told to Michelle Garcia This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io Advertisement - Continue Reading Below When Republicans Were Blue and Democrats Were Red | History | Smithsonian Magazine Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:51 Television's first dynamic, color-coded presidential map, standing two stories high in the studio best known as the home to ''Saturday Night Live,'' was melting. It was early October, 1976, the month before the map was to debut'--live'--on election night. At the urging of anchor John Chancellor, NBC had constructed the behemoth map to illustrate, in vivid blue and red, which states supported Republican incumbent Gerald Ford and which backed Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter. The test run didn't go well. Although the map was buttressed by a sturdy wood frame, the front of each state was plastic. ''There were thousands of bulbs,'' recalled Roy Wetzel, then the newly minted general manager of NBC's election unit. ''The thing started to melt when we turned all the lights on. We then had to bring in gigantic interior air conditioning and fans to put behind the thing to cool it.'' That solved the problem. And when election results flowed in Tuesday night, Nov. 2, Studio 8-H at 30 Rockefeller Center lit up. Light bulbs on each state changed from undecided white to Republican blue and Democratic red. NBC declared Carter the winner at 3:30 a.m. EST, when Mississippi turned red. That's right: In the beginning, blue was red and red was blue and they changed back and forth from election to election and network to network in what appears, in hindsight, to be a flight of whimsy. The notion that there were ''red states'' and ''blue states'''--and that the former were Republican and the latter Democratic'--wasn't cemented on the national psyche until the year 2000. Chalk up another one to Bush v. Gore. Not only did it give us ''hanging chads'' and a crash course in the Electoral College, not only did it lead to a controversial Supreme Court ruling and a heightened level of polarization that has intensified ever since, the Election That Wouldn't End gave us a new political shorthand. Twelve years later, in the final days of a presidential race deemed too close to call, we know this much about election night Nov. 6: The West Coast, the Northeast and much of the upper Midwest will be bathed in blue. With some notable exceptions, the geographic center of the country will be awash in red. So will the South. And ultimately, it is a handful of states'--which will start the evening in shades of neutral and shift, one by one, to red or blue'--that will determine who wins. If enough of those swing states turn blue, President Barack Obama remains in the White House four more years. If enough become red, Gov. Mitt Romney moves in January 20, 2013. For now, they are considered ''purple.'' Here's something else we know: All the maps'--on TV stations and Web sites election night and in newspapers the next morning'--will look alike. We won't have to switch our thinking as we switch channels, wondering which candidate is blue and which is red. Before the epic election of 2000, there was no uniformity in the maps that television stations, newspapers or magazines used to illustrate presidential elections. Pretty much everyone embraced red and blue, but which color represented which party varied, sometimes by organization, sometimes by election cycle. There are theories, some likely, some just plain weird, to explain the shifting palette. ''For years, both parties would do red and blue maps, but they always made the other guys red,'' said Chuck Todd, political director and chief White House correspondent for NBC News. ''During the Cold War, who wanted to be red?'' Indeed, prior to the breakup of the Soviet Union little more than two decades ago, ''red was a term of derision,'' noted Mitchell Stephens, a New York University professor of journalism and author of A History of News. ''There's a movie named Reds, '' he said. ''You'd see red in tabloid headlines, particularly in right wing tabloids like the Daily Mirror in New York and the New York Daily News.'' In 1972, CBS News split the country into regions and used a color-coded map, with blue for Republicans and red for Democrats. (YouTube) In 1976, ABC News used this color-scheme for the presidential election. (YouTube) This 1980 map from NBC News shows states for Ronald Reagan in blue, Jimmy Carter in red, and uncalled in yellow. (YouTube) For years, NBC News used blue to indicate Republican states and red to indicate Democratic states. Shown here is a screen grab from the 1984 election (YouTube) A still from CBS News' coverage of the 1988 presidential election. White indicated states where ballots had closed, but had not been declared for one candidate or another. (YouTube) By 2000, NBC News had joined their colleagues in using the current red/blue scheme. At this point in the evening, Vice President Gore had been declared the winner in Florida. This, of course, would not be the case by the following morning. (YouTube)Perhaps the stigma of red in those days explains why some networks changed colors'-- in what appeared to be random fashion'--over the years. Kevin Drum of the Washington Monthly wrote in 2004 that the networks alternated colors based on the party of the White House incumbent, but YouTube reveals that to be a myth. Still, there were reversals and deviations. In 1976, when NBC debuted its mammoth electronic map, ABC News employed a small, rudimentary version that used yellow for Ford, blue for Carter and red for states in which votes had yet to be tallied. In 1980, NBC once again used red for Carter and blue for the Republican challenger, Ronald Reagan, and CBS followed suit. But ABC flipped the colors and promised to use orange for states won by John Anderson, the third-party candidate who received 6.6% of the popular vote. (Anderson carried no states, and orange seems to have gone by the wayside.) Four years later, ABC and CBS used red for Republicans and blue for Democrats, but the combination wouldn't stick for another 16 years. During the four presidential elections Wetzel oversaw for NBC, from 1976 through 1988, the network never switched colors. Republicans were cool blue, Democrats hot red. The reasoning was simple, he said: Great Britain. ''Without giving it a second thought, we said blue for conservatives, because that's what the parliamentary system in London is, red for the more liberal party. And that settled it. We just did it,'' said Wetzel, now retired. Forget all that communist red stuff, he said. ''It didn't occur to us. When I first heard it, I thought, 'Oh, that's really silly.' '' When ABC produced its first large electronic map in 1980, it used red for Republicans and blue for Democrats, while CBS did the reverse, according to Wetzel. NBC stuck with its original color scheme, prompting anchor David Brinkley to say that Reagan's victory looked like ''a suburban swimming pool.'' Newspapers, in those days, were largely black and white. But two days after voters went to the polls in 2000, both the New York Times and USA Today published their first color-coded, county-by-county maps detailing the showdown between Al Gore and George W. Bush. Both papers used red for the Republican Bush, blue for the Democrat Gore. Why? ''I just decided red begins with 'r,' Republican begins with 'r.' It was a more natural association,'' said Archie Tse, senior graphics editor for the Times. ''There wasn't much discussion about it.'' Paul Overberg, a database editor who designed the map for USA Today, said he was following a trend: ''The reason I did it was because everybody was already doing it that way at that point.'' And everybody had to continue doing it for a long time. The 2000 election dragged on until mid-December, until the Supreme Court declared Bush the victor. For weeks, the maps were ubiquitous. Perhaps that's why the 2000 colors stuck. Along with images of Florida elections officials eyeballing tiny ballot chads, the maps were there constantly, reminding us of the vast, nearly even divide between, well, red and blue voters. From an aesthetic standpoint, Overberg said, the current color scheme fits with the political landscape. Republicans typically dominate in larger, less populated states in the Plains and Mountain West, meaning the center of the United States is very red. ''If it had been flipped, the map would have been too dark,'' he said. ''The blue would have been swamping the red. Red is a lighter color.'' But not everyone liked the shift. Republican operative Clark Bensen wrote an analysis in 2004 titled ''RED STATE BLUES: Did I Miss That Memo?'' ''There are two general reasons why blue for Republican and Red for Democrat make the most sense: connotation and practice,'' Bensen wrote. ''First, there has been a generally understood meaning to the two colors inasmuch as they relate to politics. That is, the cooler color blue more closely represented the rational thinker and cold-hearted and the hotter red more closely represented the passionate and hot-blooded. This would translate into blue for Republicans and red for Democrats. Put another way, red was also the color most associated with socialism and the party of the Democrats was clearly the more socialistic of the two major parties. ''The second reason why blue for Republicans makes sense is that traditional political mapmakers have used blue for the modern-day Republicans, and the Federalists before that, throughout the 20th century. Perhaps this was a holdover from the days of the Civil War when the predominantly Republican North was 'Blue'.'' At this point'--three presidential elections after Bush v. Gore'--the color arrangement seems unlikely to reverse any time soon. Not only have ''red states'' and ''blue states'' entered the lexicon, partisans on both sides have taken ownership of them. For instance, RedState is a conservative blog; Blue State Digital, which grew out of Democrat Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign, helps candidates and organizations use technology to raise money, advocate their positions and connect with constituents. In 2008, a Republican and a Democrat even joined forces to create Purple Strategies, a bipartisan public affairs firm. Sara Quinn, a visual journalist now at the Poynter Institute in Florida, said she sees no particular advantage to either color. ''Red is usually very warm and it comes forward to the eye. Blue tends to be a recessive color, but a calming color,'' she said. Not that anyone thought of those things when assigning colors in 2000. Not that they think about it at all today. ''After that election the colors became part of the national discourse,'' said Tse. ''You couldn't do it any other way.'' The Rosy or Rose Cross - Occult Symbols Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:45 The Rose Cross is associated with a number of different schools of thought, including that of the Golden Dawn, Thelema, the OTO, and the Rosicrucians (also known as the Order of the Rose Cross). Each group offers somewhat different interpretations of the symbol. This should not be surprising as magical, occult and esoteric symbols are frequently used to communicate ideas more complex than is possible to express in speech. Christian Elements Users of the Rose Cross today tend to downplay the Christian elements to it, even though the magical systems used by such people are generally Judeo-Christian in origin. The cross, therefore, has other meanings here besides being the instrument of Christ's execution. Despite this, the presence of the letters INRI, which is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase Iesvs Nazarens Rex Ivdaeorym, meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews," cannot escape Christian interpretation. According to the Christian Bible, this phrase was inscribed on the cross where Jesus was executed. In addition, the cross is often viewed by occultists as a symbol of immortality, sacrifice, and death. Through Jesus's sacrifice and death on the cross, humanity has a chance at eternal life with God. The Cross Cross-shaped objects are commonly used in occultism too represent the four physical elements. Here each arm is colored to represent one element: yellow, blue, black and red to represent air, water, earth, and fire. These colors are also repeated on the bottom portion of the cross. The white on the upper portion of the bottom arm represents the spirit, the fifth element. The cross can also represent dualism, two forces going in conflicting directions yet uniting at a central point. The union of rose and cross is also a generative symbol, the union of a male and female. Finally, the cross's proportions are made up of six squares: one for each arm, an extra one for the lower arm, and the center. A cross of six squares can be folded into a cube. The Rose The rose has three tiers of petals. The first tier, of three petals, represents the three basic alchemical elements: salt, mercury, and sulfur. The tier of seven petals represents the seven Classical planets (The Sun and Moon are considered planets here, with the term ''planets'' indicating the seven bodies that appear to circle the earth independently of the star field, which moves as a single unit). The tier of twelve represents the astrological zodiac. Each of the twenty-two petals bears one of the twenty-two letters in the Hebrew alphabet and also represents the twenty-two paths on the Tree of Life. The rose itself has a myriad assortment of additional meanings associated with it: It is at once a symbol of purity and a symbol of passion, heavenly perfection and earthly passion; virginity and fertility; death and life. The rose is the flower of the goddess Venus but also the blood of Adonis and of Christ. It is a symbol of transmutation - that of taking food from the earth and transmuting it into the beautiful fragrant rose. The rose garden is a symbol of Paradise. It is the place of the mystic marriage. In ancient Rome, roses were grown in the funerary gardens to symbolize resurrection. The thorns have represented suffering and sacrifice as well as the sins of the Fall from Paradise. ("A Brief Study of The Rose Cross Symbol," no longer online)Inside the large rose is a smaller cross bearing another rose. This second rose is depicted with five petals. Five is the number of the physical senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, and it is also the number of man's extremities: two arms, two legs, and the head. Thus, the rose represents humanity and physical existence. The Pentagrams A pentagram is displayed at the end of each arm of the cross. Each of these pentagrams bears symbols of the five elements: a wheel for spirit, a bird's head for air, the zodiac sign for Leo, which is a fire sign, the zodiac symbol for Taurus, which is an earth sign, and the zodiac symbol for Aquarius, which is a water sign. They are arranged so that when tracing the pentagram you can progress from the most physical to the most spiritual: earth, water, air, fire, spirit. The Three Symbols at the End of Each Arm The three symbols repeated at the end of all four arms stand for salt, mercury, and sulfur, which are the three basic alchemical elements from which all other substances derive. The three symbols are repeated on each of the four arms of the cross, numbering a total of twelve. Twelve is the number of the zodiac, comprised of twelve symbols that circle the heavens throughout the year. The Hexagram Hexagrams commonly represent the union of opposites. It is composed of two identical triangles, one pointing up and one pointing down. The point-up triangle can represent ascending toward the spiritual, while the point-down triangle can stand for the divine spirit descending to the physical realm. The Symbols Around and in The Hexagram The symbols in and around the hexagram represent the seven Classical planets. The symbol for the Sun is in the center. The sun is generally the most important planet in Western occultism. Without the Sun, our planet would be lifeless. It is also commonly connected with the light of divine wisdom and the purification properties of fire, and was sometimes considered the visual manifestation of God's will in the universe. On the outside of the hexagrams are the symbols for Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, the Moon, Mercury, and Mars (clockwise from top). Western occult thought generally considers the planets in the farthest orbits from the Earth in an earth-centric model) to be the most spiritual, because they are the furthest from the physicality of the Earth. Thus, the top three planets are Saturn, Jupiter and Mars, while the bottom three are Mercury, Venus and the Moon. Music in this Episode Intro: Mobb Deep - G.O.D. Part III Instrumental 9 seconds Outro: Whole Truth - Can you loose by following god 15 seconds Donate to the show at moefundme.com Search for us in your podcast directory or use this link to subscribe to the feed Podcast Feed For more information: MoeFactz.com

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Austin Keyser the National Political Director of the IBEW calls in this week to talk about what their union is doing to get Joe Biden elected. Amazingly Trump is not the first unfit President, we have a few others that embarrassed our nation. With the 2020 election moving to vote by mail, can we trust our mailman? Plus worker centers are under attack while immigration judges win a big case against the Department of Justice. Plus UCOMM's Karen of the week and Kris is trying out to be the Marlins catcher.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Jack Rasmus, economist, radio show host, & author of 'The Scourge of Neoliberalism,' to talk about why the Coronavirus Stimulus package set to become law looks woefully inadequate for working people, why so many of the "loans" the bill gives to corporations won't ever have to be paid back, why the bill appears to be only the latest in a 30+ year multi-trillion dollar corporate raid of taxpayer coffers, and why Trump's deference to the private market and refusal to fully activate the Defense Production Act undercuts his frequent proclamations that he's a "war-time President."In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Brian Mier, journalist and editor of Year of Lead: Washington, Wall Street and the New Imperialism in Brazil, to talk about whether Brazilian Jair Bolsonaro could potentially face impeachment for his mishandling of the Coronavirus crisis, why his Trump-like insistence on opening the Brazilian economy back up before the COVID-19 threat has passed is resulting in major fractures between Bolsonaro and his major allies, and how the entire crisis betrays a ruling class preference for mass death rather over a short-term economic shutdown.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Breakthrough News Editor Ben Becker to talk about the extremely grim situation facing hospitals across New York (particularly the Elmhurst Hospital in Queens), why not just Trump but also New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio deserve much of the blame for the the mishandling, how Trump and Cuomo's coziness with the Wall St. banks plays into the ongoing refusal to fully implement the Defense Protection Action, and how the liberal Anyone-But-Trump mentality paved the way for the embrace of Cuomo as a Trump counterweight.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by China Dickerson, National Political Director for Forward Majority, and Kristine Hendrix, President ok the University City School Board, Junior Bayard Rustin Fellow with the Fellowship for Reconciliation and contributor to the Truth-Telling Project and "We Stay Woke" podcast, to talk about whether the long-awaited 'stimulus' bill looks to be too-little-too-late for workers and a handout for corporations, how the delay in testing in the Black Belt further exposes the longstanding racial divides in healthcare access, whether new sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden will affect his front-runner status, and whether the major actions taken to prevent an economic collapse will be effective in waking working people up to the political possibilities available.

For this Latino Rebels Radio episode, we welcome Grecia Lima (https://twitter.com/GreciaLima) , the National Political Director for Community Change, to talk about Arizona and electoral politics. Plus, the latest about the COVID-19 crisis in the United States and the new guidelines published Monday evening by the White House and the CDC.

On this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ben Becker, Editor at Breakthrough News, to talk about Elizabeth Warren dropping out of the race but refusing to endorse a candidate, how the Democratic establishment succeeded in manufacturing a wave of momentum to carry Biden to the nomination, and why the mainstream media is essentially engaging in a social engineering campaign to convince the American electorate of the self-fulfilling prophecy that a Biden nomination is inevitable.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by John Ross, Senior Fellow at Chongyang Institute, Renmin University of China, and an award-winning resident columnist with several Chinese media organizations, to talk about the lack of actions being taken to prepare for the Coronavirus in the US and UK, why the caseload in China is reducing while increasingly virtually everywhere else, how the systemic prioritization of naked profit precludes capitalist governments from responding to the crisis in a rational manner, what the willingness of various public officials to permit an outbreak reveals about the value they place on human life, and why the most vulnerable members of our society are most likely to face the consequences as the US government appears set to learn a very harsh lesson in epidemiological containment. In the third segment, Jacquie and Sean are joined by Johanna Fernandez, assistant professor of history at Baruch College of the City University, to talk about her new book, "The Young Lords: A Radical History," who the Young Lords were and why their struggle is so relevant today, where they fit into the broader Puerto Rican independence struggle and the larger New Left milieu, how elements of racism and classism among self-styled intellectual leftists led to friction between educated whites and the largely Afro-Puerto Rican Young Lords, how Marx and Lenin came to shape the outlook, the role of theory, political education, and messaging in their development of revolutionary cadres throughout Chicago, how their attempts to merge grassroots community organizing with revolutionary politics ended with the push to build a vanguard party for the working class, why they used whatever tools at their disposal—from Biblical scripture to the emerging media force of television—to amplify their message, and why Chicago police and the FBI responded so harshly to their efforts to uplift and empower their community. Later in the show, Jacquie and Sean are joined by China Dickerson, National Political Director for Forward Majority, to talk about how things are shaking out now that the Democratic nomination race has been reduced to two main candidates, why those denigrating older Black constituents who voted for Biden as "low-information voters" come off as elitist, what explains the serious discrepancies between urban/rural and younger/older demographics with the Black community, why Elizabeth Warren is unlikely to endorse Biden and why her logical endorsement should be Bernie Sanders, why she may not endorse anyone at all until after the convention, whether there's any truth to the notion that "Bernie Bros" are uniquely vitriolic, why Sanders' supporters will need to generate a huge wave of youth turnout if they have serious hopes of getting him into office, why the aversion of the Democratic donor class to Bernie Sanders is perfectly reasonable from their perspective, why Bernie Sanders isn't a true "socialist," and whether it actually matters in the eyes of a new generation of voters desperate for reforms that have become commonplace in the rest of the industrialized world.

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Katherine Archuleta, appointed by President Barack Obama as first Latina head of US Office of Personnel Management and a 2020 Inductee to the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. In this episode: How listening is important in leading discussions about critical issues today Inclusivity and diversity as ideals in our modern world Katherine’s appointment as first Latina head of US Office of Personnel Management by President Barack Obama Experience, expertise, and excitement as the 3 E’s to success The importance of passion in achieving success The shoulders that Katherine stand on for support Hear about what’s next for Katherine in the political environment and the community Katherine began her career as a school teacher in Denver, and worked in local government for Denver Mayors Federico Pena and John Hickenlooper. She worked for the Departments of Transportation and Energy in the Clinton Administration and was Chief of Staff to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis during the first two years of the Obama Administration.  Katherine joined Obama 2012 Campaign as its National Political Director. On November 4, 2013, Katherine was appointed by President Barack Obama to be the first Latina to the lead the US Office of Personnel Management.  Overseeing the Human Resources management of the entire federal government, Ms. Archuleta was responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and support of federal workers throughout the country. “When we talk about women it’s not just enough to talk about gender. You have to think about race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, geographic diversity and all of that.” - Katherine Archuleta Discover more about Katherine's works and passion on her website here: Dimension Strat. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter. Let’s meet Katherine Archuleta! Katherine Archuleta Show Notes *** The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame mission is to inspire by celebrating and sharing the enduring contributions of Colorado’s distinctive women. To achieve this, the Hall educates the people of Colorado about the stories of the women who shaped our state and the nation’s history with courage, leadership, intelligence, compassion, and creativity. Their talents, skills, struggles, and contributions form a legacy that the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is dedicated to protecting. I invite you to join us at the March 18, 2020, Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame 2020 Inductee Gala by purchasing your ticket here. Watch for five additional interviews in the coming months of the 2020 Inductee Hall of Famers: Lupe Briseño – LISTEN TO HER INTERVIEW Briseño made waves within Colorado’s Labor Movement after organizing the Kitayama Carnation Strike—the women-led social movement in 1969 at the Kitamaya floral plant in Brighton, which centered on demands for worker’s rights, especially in regard to the treatment of female workers. Her demonstration of leadership in the fight for civil and labor rights, social justice, and feminism played a pivotal role in the Colorado Chicano Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and ’70s. Rosalind “Bee” Harris – LISTEN TO HER INTERVIEW Harris shifted the Colorado media landscape when she founded the Denver Urban Spectrum in 1987 — a monthly publication built to elevate the stories of communities of color and highlight the voices that were not otherwise reflected in mainstream media. Harris also went on to found the Urban Spectrum Youth Foundation in 2000 as a journalism mentoring program for 11- to 17-year-olds. Velveta Howell – LISTEN TO HER INTERVIEW Howell was the eighth African American female to graduate from the University of Colorado Law School and went on to become the first woman of color appointed as Colorado’s Deputy District Attorney. Howell was also later appointed to the Colorado Health Care Reform Executive Steering Committee and helpe...

Planned Parenthood Action Fund's National Political Director Yasmin Radjy on 2020's landmark fight to protect women's rights. You can find out more about her on Twitter @YasminRadjy and the work of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund @PPACT or https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehardyreport/support

On this episode of "By Any Means Necessary" hosts Jacquie Luqman and Sean Blackmon are joined by Jim Kavanagh, a political analyst and contributor to Counterpunch and ThePolemicist.net (where you can find his latest article, "The Party's Over: Bernie's Last Dance With the Dems") to talk about the Senate's passage of the Iran War Powers resolution, why the legislation's unlikelihood of surviving a presidential veto makes it more symbolic than anything else, the complicity of President Obama in normalizing independent warmongering by the executive branch, why so many presidents get elected on anti-war promises only to maintain or enhance the global US military presence, how Trump's openly imperialist ambitions represent a break from the prior emphasis on so-called humanitarian intervention, why breathless reports that Attorney General William Barr is supposedly attempting to rein in President Trump may be exaggerated, and how the obsession with Trump's interpersonal dramas distracts from actual debates over policy.In the second segment, Jacquie and Sean are joined by Ian Goodrum, senior editor with China Daily, to contextualize the "spike" in coronavirus cases in China which is being portrayed by mainstream media as a kind of pandemic, why the successful containment efforts in the overwhelming majority of China are going unappreciated, how hysteria over the issue is stoking a racist backlash facing Chinese people and others of Asian descent in the west, how the press is exploiting the issue to paint China as simultaneously lackadaisical and heavy-handed in their response, and how the virus' spread is impacting daily life in different regions of the country.In the third segment, Jacquie Luqman and Sean Blackmon are joined by Bernadette Ellorin, National Spokesperson for Bayan USA, to talk about the decision by the Filipino government of Rodrigo Duterte to cancel the military agreement with the US military, the need to resist both US imperialism and the repressive Duterte government, how the Filipino government's decision to rescind military access to may impact the relationship between Trump and Duterte and vice versa, and why relations between the US and the Philippines have always been characterized by colonialism. Later in the show, Jacquie and Sean are joined by Bryan Weaver, founder and director of Hoops Sagrado, and China Dickerson, National Political Director for Forward Majority, to talk about Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's endorsement of Mike Bloomberg for president, the prospects of Bloomberg selecting Bowser as his vice presidential candidate, whether some of Bloomberg's employees will actually vote for him come November, how the South Carolina primary may look for Joe Biden, the tension between pro-police and anti-police elements in Black communities, how such attitudes may explain Bloomberg's bump in support among Black voters, the DC Defenders' debut in the new XFL football league, prior attempts to create an alternative to the NFL (and how Donald Trump managed to end one), why some sports fans defend exploitative and anti-indigenous team names so intensely, the surprisingly international history of Juneteenth, and why Elizabeth Warren's poll numbers are dropping so rapidly.

In this episode, we ask Tim Cotton, the National Political Director for the Alliance Party, to describe the Party's campaign to “Take the Legislatures by Storm.” Listen in on how the Alliance Party wants ordinary citizens - not professional politicians - to step up and take legislative positions at all levels in our government. Whether you are willing to run for office or would love to help your fellow citizens run for office, there's ample room for you to get involved in this virtuous effort. “Taking the Legislatures by Storm” will help end corruption, stagnation and partisan politics.

In this episode, we hear from the National Political Director of the Alliance Party, Mr. Tim Cotton. Tim shares some key insight into party politics, and in particular, what's going wrong with today's two-party duopoly and how the Alliance Party addresses the problems with a new, innovative approach to our representational government. He also describes what goes on behind the scenes when establishing a political party in each state. Finally, he discusses some details on candidates who will run under the Alliance banner in 2020.

In this episode of The Stories Behind the Bet, Philip James and Bill Miller discuss the importance of responsible gaming as sports betting becomes more streamlined in the industry, and what the American Gaming Association is doing to ensure its Code of Conduct fits the bill. The current President and CEO of the AGA, Bill Miller has spent more than three decades representing business interests in Washington, D.C. He was the Senior Vice President of the Business Roundtable, a Partner at international corporate communications firm Brunswick, and a lobbyist, leading the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Political Affairs and Federal Relations efforts. There, Miller acted as the National Political Director. From 1994 to 1999, Miller served as Chief of Staff to Maryland Representative Constance A. Morella.  In each of these positions, he advocated for the business community, a passion that he’s still able to realize at the AGA. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and a law degree from American University.  SUMMARY In this episode, the following topics are discussed: Bill Miller Introduction A snapshot of the AGA’s Code of Conduct The distinction between “gaming” and “gambling” Code of Conduct for sports wagering post-PASPA Why people should commit to responsible gaming Interactions between the industry and sports leagues Learning from Europe’s/the UK’s cautionary tales Responsible gaming marketing in the next five years Overview of the AGA’s world The industry as a good community partner Final thoughts NOTES The American Gaming Association Responsible Gaming Week AGA’s Code of Conduct PASPA States who have legalized sports betting NFL deal with the AGA MGM at Fenway Park BBC: “Teenagers bombarded by gambling ads ask for help” Economic benefits of sports betting Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering Follow the American Gaming Association on Twitter or like them on Facebook. About No Line Media No Line Media features stories behind the bet — a look behind the scenes of gaming — as told by the people, the gamblers, the prop makers, the payment providers, the innovators, and those in the forefront of the industry. Hear from sports betting legends and leaders shaping the future. Hosted by Philip James Beere. No Line is sponsored by Play+. About Play+ Play+ is a payment platform, developed by Sightline, and used by leading brands nationwide, including Draft Kings, Fan Duel, Caesars, MGM, William Hill, Mohegan Sun, Boyd, Station Casinos, and many others. Play+ is leading the industry toward cashless and an integrated resort experience, guaranteeing a better user-experience that promotes speed, security, and ease — all from the convenience of one’s phone. Sightline is committed responsible gambling. Listen to all episodes on iTunes

RAUL ALVILLAR, Democratic Strategist// Fmr. National Political Director, Democratic National Committee (DNC)// Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement joined Brad Davis to talk about the recent Democrat debates

Grassroots power Grassroots movements believe that change starts on the local level. Indivisible started with sharing a Google doc guide to empower everyday people to now having over 4,000 groups throughout the country. Indivisible’s website features information that demystifies Congress and turns everyone into the insiders that they should be. Candidates who are in regular community with the grassroots become better at making a case for bringing voters along to join them in their vision. Speak with one voice on important issues Citizens hold the power to effect the change they want to see in their local governments and beyond, especially when they unify around an issue. Many Americans rallied together on healthcare since early 2017. Constituents attended town halls, met directly with elected representatives, and organized protests to deliver their expectations and ask clear, specific, and pointed questions about the Affordable Care Act. Speaking with one voice often and strategically was so powerful that it stopped Congress from reversing protections in healthcare. Inclusive democracy Endorsing candidates based on the nominations from local Indivisible groups helps the movement grow because these endorsements support local leaders and energize the electorate. Candidates who truly represent the community are more likely to succeed. When every day citizens organize, knock on doors, and raise awareness on important issues, they cultivate a stronger bond to their communities and motivate others to share in getting engaged. The more people participate, the more likely we will create a vibrant and inclusive democracy. Find out more: Marí Urbina is the National Political Director of Indivisible. Before joining the Indivisible Project, Marí ran the 2016 cycle of Voto Latino’s political strategy and national campaigns as Vice President of Politics and Campaigns. She spent over seven years on Capitol Hill working in the Office of the Democratic Leader Senator Harry Reid. In her final years on the Hill, she was part of the senior legislative staff advising the Leader on strategy, media and policy that disproportionately affected Latino, AAPI and immigrant communities. Follow her on Twitter @TiaMari489  

Ron Kaufman is a Senior Advisor in the Public Policy and Regulation practice at Dentons. He focuses on providing government affairs services to public and private sector clients nationwide. Mr. Kaufman is a highly experienced political strategist who has served as a senior advisor to US Presidents, Governors, Members of Congress, and a host of elected and appointed officials at every level of government. After having helped lay the political foundation for his successful 1988 presidential campaign, Mr. Kaufman served in the Administration of President George H.W. Bush, initially as White House Personnel Director and then as Assistant to the President and the White House Political Director. Previously, Mr. Kaufman served President Ronald Reagan as Regional and then National Political Director of the Republican National Committee. Most recently, Mr. Kaufman served as a senior advisor to Governor Mitt Romney during his 2012 presidential campaign. In addition to his distinguished public service career, Mr. Kaufman has served as chairman of a leading multidisciplinary government affairs firm in Washington, DC. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show.  Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at: Jim@theLobbyingShow.com Follow The Lobbying Show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for weekly updates about the show, our guests, and more.

Carrie Pugh is the National Political Director of the National Education Association. The NEA is the nation's largest professional employee organization and is committed to advancing the cause of public education. With her extensive political background and work at the NEA, Carrie discusses the intersection of policy debated on the state legislative level and education. On this episode, Carrie and Jessica discuss the incredible Red for Ed movement that inspired over 1000 educators to run for state legislature, and she identifies how education plays a larger role in our communities. * Follow us on social media Facebook Twitter: @thedlcc Instagram: @dlcc * More about our host: Jessica Post is the Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, where she leads the national strategy for electing more state Democrats and winning legislative majorities.  More about Stated | More about DLCC | Support our candidates * For comments, feedback, suggestions for who you want to hear on the show, and to share your canvassing stories, email stated@dlcc.org.

AMBASSADOR PATRICK H. GASPARD US AMBASSAODR TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Prior to being appointed US Ambassador to South Africa, Patrick Gaspard served as the Executive Director of the Democratic National Committee, a position he held since 2011. Previously, he served as an Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Political Affairs from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he was the National Political Director for Obama for America. He served as the Executive Vice President and Political Direc- tor for the Service Employees International Union. In 2004, he served as the National Field Director for America Com- ing Together, and from 2003 to 2004, he was the National Deputy Field Director for Dean for America. From 1998 to 1999, he was the Chief of Staff for the New York City Coun- cil. Earlier in his career, Mr. Gaspard held a number of posi- tions with the City of New York, including Special Assistant in the Office of Manhattan Borough President and Special Assistant in the Office of Mayor Dinkins.

One evening prior to 2018 election day, I discover an intriguing YouTube video from an unlikely candidate for the Governorship of the great nation of California. A couple weeks later, after a longshot email solicitation to her campaign office, I find myself chilling in the Silicon Valley home of the remarkable Amanda Renteria. We hit it off immediately, discussing Mexico’s chances in the World Cup (not great, as it turned out when they got stuck with Brazil in the first knockout round), and then onto more important matters such as the importance of giving the people a real voice in the political process. Through hard work and determination, this child of a former immigrant farm workers in California’s central valley found her way to Stanford University, then Harvard Business School, then into a fast rising political career where she became the first Latina Chief of Staff in the history of the US Senate, then National Political Director for the Clinton Presidential Campaign, then taking a crisp 7th place in the California governor’s race against the behemoth candidates of big politics. In her spare time, Amanda became a two-sport varsity athlete at Stanford (walking on, literally with the wrong shoes, to the defending NCAA champion women’s basketball team! Then earning a scholarship in another sport!), ran the State of California Department of Justice (they wanted her so bad they said she could telecommute to oversee her 1,000 member staff!). She also did some time at Goldman Sachs to pay off student loans, taught high school back in her hometown, and is raising a couple little children. Uh, how about you? Whatcha been up to the past couple decades since college? WOW! Yes indeed, you might call Amanda a true peak performer, o en Español: chingóna. This is a great conversation that will inspire you and awaken you to the power of dreams, resolve, fearlessness, and hard work and all that cool stuff we talk about but rarely get to experience personified. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands